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The Rules of War

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Military Operational Policy and Civilian Casualties

Militaries often keep their operational policies secret, with information on acceptable casualties typically classified. Previous information revealed that the US considered zero casualties as the baseline for proportional attacks in Afghanistan, with a maximum of 30 casualties being deemed acceptable in high-profile cases. However, these legal guidelines are not always followed in practice. Additionally, Hamas has questioned the definition of civilians, suggesting that all Israelis are legitimate military targets due to their alleged engagement in an illegal occupation.

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